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The Child Care Bridge is a source for the best tips, tools, tactics on how to market and grow your child care center ensuring total domination.
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Welcome to Catalyst, the Launch by NTT DATA Podcast. Catalyst is an ongoing discussion for digital leaders dissatisfied with the status quo and optimistic about what’s possible through smart technology and great people. In this studio we believe in shipping software over slideware, that fast will follow smooth, and aiming to create digital experiences that move millions is a worthy pursuit.
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Welcome to Want It Tall. I am 6'8", I love podcasts, and always had a dream of starting my own. Simply put, this is me throwing my hat in the ring and going for it. I love putting my ideas and thoughts out there and tapping into that creative mindset. Short, tall, big, and small we will cover it all. No topic is off-limits. I believe in free speech, pushing the envelope, and just having fun. I am truly grateful for every single one of you. This is the show that you didn’t know you didn’t nee ...
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It's all about the banter! We chat, we laugh, we talk everything from shakes to sneakers to juices to, er, other stuff... Even funnier when watched here on YouTube Keep the Love ❤ flowing... Follow ShakeTastic! ⬇ Instagram: @ShakeTastic TikTok: @ShakeTastic_ Snapchat: @ShakeTasticSnap Facebook: ShakeTastic Want some ShakeTastic merch?! Little bit more serious?! Linkedin: ShakeTastic® Twitter: @ShakeTastic Fancy a Franchise?! Josh would also love to hear from you! Instagram: @therealjoshkettl ...
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Marketing advice and inspiration for modern wellness, business and entrepreneurial professionals Will Work 4 Patients (WW4P) is a free chiropractic marketing, practice and business growth podcast by artist, speaker and coach, Frank Sardella, a 2-decade veteran advocate of chiropractic, alternative medicine and wellness care. Frank has also gotten thousands to take their next step toward wellness. Join Frank and special guests as they discuss ideas advice, motivation and inspiration to keep u ...
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Episode 049: The Power of Managing Expectations and Delivering on Promises
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In this riveting episode of The Childcare Bridge, Michael Tasner delves into the crucial concept of perception versus reality, sharing a thought-provoking personal experience. Join Michael as he explores the impact of managing expectations and fulfilling promises, offering invaluable insights for childcare center owners. Tune in for an engaging dis…
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Danny Presten on how to improve flow through value stream management Organizations are often engaged in a flurry of day to day activities that may appear productive, but fail to yield meaningful results. This is why it’s so important to explore the intricacies of value stream management, Agile methodologies, and the transformative power of problem-…
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Episode 048: Elevating Your Childcare Business with Expert PR Strategies
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Join Michael Tasner in this week’s episode of the Childcare Bridge as he delves into the world of press and PR for childcare centers. Discover how to leverage media exposure to boost your childcare business, differentiate from competitors, and become the go-to center in your community. With practical tips and insider secrets, this episode is a must…
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Kamran Khan on transforming field support and customer services with augmented reality For years talk about augmented reality (AR) was everywhere but not everyone had access to it. At CareAR, they’ve found a way to democratize AR. This week Clinton sits down with Kamran Khan, VP of Partnerships at CareAR, to discuss how they’re providing enterprise…
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Episode 047: Pathway to Growing and Mastering Childcare Center Expansion
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Join Michael Tasner on this week's episode of The Childcare Bridge as he dives into the exciting world of acquiring new childcare centers. With insights from his extensive experience at The Parent Marketing Group, Michael shares the essential steps and strategies for expanding your childcare empire. Whether you're contemplating your first acquisiti…
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Greater Than The Sum of Its Parts: On Finding Product Alignment
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Three experts on defining value early on and what’s at risk if you don’t It’s rare, but when engineering, design and product strategy fall into lock step to deliver a product it can feel like magic. This week on Catalyst, Clinton sits down with product experts Ash Howell, Scott Campagna, and Jamie Bernard to discuss why enterprises often can’t alig…
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Episode 046: Diving Into the Art of Differentiation and Standing Out in a Competitive Industry
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Join Michael Tasner on this week's episode of The Childcare Bridge as he dives into the art of differentiation in the childcare industry. In a market brimming with competition, standing out is crucial. Michael shares insightful strategies and real-world examples to help you carve out your unique niche, leverage your story, and stack points of diffe…
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From the Archives: Understanding the Culture of Utilities
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Bryan Kearney on the IT of utilities You may not picture utility companies being at the cutting edge of technological change, but according to Bryan Kearney utility companies are constantly innovating and building forward looking partnerships. In this archived episode, Clinton is joined by Bryan, an energy industry leader-turned tech advisor and co…
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Episode 045: Marketing Strategically and Building Your Dream Childcare Center
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Join Michael Tasner on this week’s episode of The Childcare Bridge as he guides childcare center owners from the daily grind to achieving their dream center. Learn about strategic marketing, overcoming enrollment challenges, and how to transform your center into a thriving, successful business. Get inspired by real-life stories and actionable insig…
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Dell Tech World Recap with Roberto Cortez
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Roberto Cortez on the hot topics at this year's Dell tech conference What’s it like to attend Dell Tech World? According to Dell’s Global Client Executive, Roberto Cortez, it’s fatiguing but incredibly fruitful and beneficial. This week Chris chats with Roberto as they debrief about the conference. They talk about the main topics covered at the con…
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Episode 044: Leveraging the Power of Content to Accelerate Childcare Center Growth
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Join Michael Tasner in this week's episode of The Childcare Bridge, where he dives deep into the world of content marketing. Discover how leveraging content can accelerate enrollment, build a robust brand, and keep your childcare center thriving. Michael shares insights from his latest webinar, addressing common challenges and misconceptions about …
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Cloud breakthrough with NTT DATA's Charlie Li
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Charlie Li on enterprise approaches to cloud infrastructure What’s the real promise of moving to the cloud? And how did moving to the cloud become the solution to everyone’s problems? This week on Catalyst, Clinton is joined by Charlie Li, NTT DATA’s Senior Executive Vice President and Global Head of Cloud and Security Services, to discuss some of …
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Episode 043: Jumpstarting Your Childcare Center for Enrollment Success
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In this episode of The Childcare Bridge, host Michael Tasner dives deep into the concept of "Jumpstart July." With industry changes happening rapidly, staying ahead is crucial. Michael shares his insights on how to prepare your childcare center for the prime enrollment months of August and September. Learn about conducting a marketing audit, creati…
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The People Side of Product: On Building Collaborative Relationships
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Chris and Gina on how to build trust with clients Great product can only happen with trust. This week Chris and Gina sit down to chat about something that is arguably more important than fulfilling a contract - your relationship with your stakeholders. Chris and Gina share the dos and don'ts of stakeholder engagement so you can create an open dialo…
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Episode 042: Navigating Limitless Growth and Expansion of your Childcare Business
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Join host Michael Tasner on this week's episode of the Child Care Bridge podcast, as he delves into the essentials of expanding your child care center. In this episode, Michael explores the critical factors to consider when opening a new location, sharing invaluable tips on assessing stability, market demand, and strategic planning. Whether you're …
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Clarios’ Jim Brusnahan on his leadership ideology where you get to complain…but just once When Jim Brusnahan sees that his team is hurting or encountering blockers he invites them to a gripe session. They go around the table and share their complaints. As Global Functions IT Business Partnership Lead Jim is well versed in dealing with people, relat…
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Episode 041: Unlocking the Most Crucial Element for Your Childcare Center’s Success
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In this episode of The Childcare Bridge, host Michael Tasner dives into the single most crucial element for childcare center success: cash flow. Drawing from his extensive experience with center owners facing various challenges—from enrollments and staffing to PR crises—Michael unveils the power of strategic marketing. Discover how mastering market…
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From the Archives: Design Led Exploration
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Clinton chats with Ash Howell and Dave Schell on how to involve design early on When should design be brought into the process? In this archived episode, we learn from NTT DATA’s own Dave Schell and Vectorform’s Ash Howell that it should be brought in as early as possible. They share tips on how to get the design conversation started early and why …
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Episode 040: Nailing Highly Effective Open House Events for your Child Care Business
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Join Michael Tasner in this week's episode of the Child Care Bridge podcast as he unveils the secrets to planning and executing highly effective open house events. Discover why many child care centers fail to maximize these opportunities and learn the strategies to turn your next open house into a powerhouse enrollment event. With practical tips an…
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Gina, Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDucato discuss the importance of digital development in the public sector All too often users come away from using a public sector website or app feeling frustrated and confused. In this archived episode, Gina is joined by Natalie Kurz and Cathy LoDuca to discuss the unique product challenges that are faced when worki…
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Episode 039: Building an Impenetrable Childcare Empire
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Join Michael Tasner on this week's episode of The Childcare Bridge as he explores the essentials of fortifying your childcare business. With competition on the rise, discover how to secure your foothold by mastering marketing, operations, accounting, and team management. Michael shares invaluable insights and actionable strategies to help you thriv…
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Product Portfolio: On the Stocks and Bonds Analogy
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Chris and Gina on looking at your business like a portfolio When it comes to personal finances bonds are generally low-risk and stable and stocks are high-risk, high-reward. Ideally you have a mix of both. Why not look at your business product portfolio in a similar way? This week Chris and Gina take a look at this analogy and talk about the import…
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Episode 038: Taking Accountability and Owning your Childcare Success
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Join Michael Tasner on this week's episode of the Childcare Bridge as he delves into the crucial topic of ownership and accountability in your childcare center. With insights drawn from real conversations with center owners, Michael explores how everything in your business ultimately falls on your shoulders. Discover actionable strategies to shift …
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Chris and Clinton on how to focus more on less Some work days can feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel, you’re busy all day but then you realize that you haven’t moved an inch on any meaningful work. This week, Chris and Clinton help us get off the hamster wheel. Drawing on ideas from Cal Newport’s book Slow Productivity, they break down how y…
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Episode 037: Charting Your Course to Childcare Leadership Triumph
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Join Michael Tasner on this week’s episode of the Child Care Bridge podcast as he kicks off a transformative four-part series. Dive into the pivotal question on every childcare center owner's mind: How do you transition from being hands-on to being the visionary CEO? Discover the essential steps to move from chaos to prosperity, from merely survivi…
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From the Archive: Frictionless Enterprise
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Nate Berent-Spillson on reducing friction and improving momentum In tech, change is a constant. In this archived episode, Nate Berent-Spillson, the author of Frictionless Enterprise, chats with Clinton about how to embrace change in your enterprise. What if instead of fighting change, you could use change as a driving force to empower innovation? I…
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Episode 036: Mastering the Numbers Game for Driving Childcare Success
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Join host Michael Tasner in this insightful episode of the Childcare Bridge podcast as he delves into the crucial role of understanding data in running a successful childcare center. From tuition strategies to maximizing classroom ratios, Michael shares valuable insights to help childcare center owners navigate the complexities of managing their fi…
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Christina Merrill on why and how she developed CancerBuddy Being diagnosed with cancer or supporting a friend or family member through a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely thing. Luckily there is a new app that’s trying to change that. This week, Chris and Gina sit down with Christina Merrill, the President and CEO of the Bone Marrow and Cancer Found…
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Episode 035: Elevating your Child Care Business’ Marketing Game
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Step into the world of child care marketing mastery with host Michael Tasner on the Child Care Bridge Podcast. In this episode, Michael dives deep into the dynamic realm of content production, offering invaluable insights and strategies to elevate your child care center's marketing game. From deciphering the ever-evolving landscape of social media …
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Paid vs Free: On the New Subscription Model
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Chris and Gina on what payment model works best for users Back in the day people paid for cable packages and big bundled deals. Then many products moved to a free, ad-supported model. Now it seems the industry is leaning somewhere in the middle. This week Chris and Gina talk about the history of product payment models and discuss current trends in …
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Episode 034: Mastering the Mindset for Unstoppable Childcare Business Growth
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Child Care Bridge podcast, hosted by Michael Tasner, where he delves into the crucial role of mindset in achieving success and scaling your childcare center. Learn how top entrepreneurs emphasize mindset over tactics, and discover practical strategies to shift your thinking for unstoppable growth. Don't miss out…
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NTT Data’s Dave and Chappell join Chris to debrief on an important question: is design dead? Bringing the slack discussion into the real world - NTT Data’s David and Chappell Ellison discuss the state of design with host Chris LoSacco. Sparked from the article “The big design freak-out” by Robert Fabricant, the three grapple with the state of desig…
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Episode 033: Outshine the Competition with Proven Summer Camp Promotion
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Join Michael Tasner on this week's episode of The Childcare Bridge as he delves into powerful strategies for promoting summer camps. From assessing your timeframe to setting clear enrollment goals and investing in effective marketing, Michael shares invaluable insights to make your summer camp promotion a roaring success. Discover how to leverage n…
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Loren Baxter from Felt on how to build maps for the browser Making maps is no easy feat, there’s large data sets and layers upon layers of spatial information. Luckily, Felt is simplifying the art of map making. This week, Loren Baxter, the Head of Design at Felt, joins Clinton to chat about developing a collaborative, web-based app that is democra…
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Episode 032: Key Secrets that Set Successful Childcare Centers Apart
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Join Michael Tasner on this insightful episode of the Childcare Bridge podcast as he delves into the habits, traits, and strategies of the most successful childcare centers. Drawing from over a decade of experience and firsthand observations, Michael uncovers the key elements that set these centers apart, from mastering financial metrics to fosteri…
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Author and entrepreneur John Winsor discusses the open talent landscape with Clinton. In this episode Clinton discusses the future of work with John Windsor, a renowned expert on open talent, author and entrepreneur. They explore how enterprises are adopting a blended workforce, integrating full-time employees with freelancers and third-party provi…
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Episode 031: Transforming Childcare Tours into Enrollments
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Join Michael on this week's episode of the Child Care Bridge as he delves into the art of converting tours into enrollments. Discover the secrets to maximizing your center's revenue by optimizing the tour experience and mastering the closing conversation. Don't miss out on actionable strategies to turn potential leads into paying families! 🌟 Downlo…
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The Best Sales People? Givers, Not Takers
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Gina and Chris start with the premise that we are all salespeople, whether the word is in our title or not. If you’re delivering the product, you’re selling. If you’re asking your boss for a promotion, you’re selling. If you’re trying to persuade your kid to go to the museum - you’re selling! But in this episode Chris and Gina argue that what motiv…
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Episode 030: Breaking Free from Childcare Staffing Shackles
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In this episode of the Child Care Bridge, Michael dives deep into the critical topic of overcoming staffing challenges that often hinder growth and success in child care businesses. Discover actionable insights and mindset shifts to transform your approach from feeling trapped by staffing limitations to building a team that empowers growth and scal…
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Looking Into the Future: With Scott Campagna
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Scott Campagna reviews the Apple Vision Pro In February 2024, Apple launched their new Apple Vision Pro (AVP), a wearable spatial headset that you operate with your eyes, hands and voice. This week Clinton is joined by tinkerer and Launch by NTT DATA’s Lead of Emerging and Immersive Technologies Scott Campagna to share his initial thoughts on the A…
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Episode 029: Mastering Accountability to Transform your Childcare Center’s Culture
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Join Michael Tasner in this episode of the Child Care Bridge as he delves into the crucial topic of holding your team accountable. Drawing from his firsthand experience and insights gained during center visits, Michael reveals the impact of accountability on team dynamics and business success. Learn practical strategies for setting clear expectatio…
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Unlocking Business Value: Lessons from the NFL's Playbook
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Keith Buehlman on the parallels between the Superbowl and Enterprise business agility. On this episode Clinton is joined by Keith Buehlman, Chief Digital & Strategy Officer at NTT Data to discuss what lessons can be learned from the NFL’s global expansion when it comes to enterprise business agility. From scaling product delivery and value networks…
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Episode 028: Shaping a Positive Workplace Culture in Childcare Centers
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Join Michael Tasner in this eye-opening episode as he delves into the power of dreams in shaping a positive workplace culture. Discover how focusing on your team's aspirations can lead to increased loyalty, engagement, and happiness. Get ready to revolutionize your approach to staff retention and satisfaction with practical insights and actionable …
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Driving Customer Experience: With Penske’s Jonathan Gibson
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Jonathan Gibson on building a great customer experience at the IndyCar races The Indy 500 is the largest single day sporting event in the world, amassing 300 000 spectators. This week on Catalyst, Chris and Gina are joined by Penske’s Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Jonathan Gibson, to discuss how to create an intima…
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Episode 027: Upholding Your Reputation and Safeguarding your Child Care Business
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Join Michael Tasner in the episode 27 of the Childcare Bridge podcast as he delves into the world of negative reviews and their massive implications for childcare centers. Learn actionable strategies to combat false allegations, protect your reputation, and safeguard your business against the detrimental effects of malicious reviews. Discover the i…
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Tech for the Future: CES vs the Japan Mobility Show with Clemens Conrad
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Clemens Conrad has been jet setting to learn all about what's new and upcoming in tech. Listen into his conversation with Clinton to get a peek behind the curtain. Back with Clinton on this week’s Catalyst episode is Clemens Conrad, Launch by NTT Data’s Practice Lead for the Future of Mobility. You may remember Clemens from our November episode The…
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Episode 026: Tips to Mastering Time Management for Increased Childcare Business Efficiency
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Join Michael Tasner on the 26th episode of the Childcare Bridge podcast as he delves into the crucial element needed to break free from the overwhelming day-to-day grind. Discover the transformative power of structured meetings and strategic planning to reclaim your time and steer your childcare business toward sustainable growth. Unveil the secret…
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Frictionless Enterprise with Nate Berent-Spillson
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Back with Clinton on this week’s Catalyst episode is VP of Engineering and, now, author Nate Berent-Spillson. Nate’s book, Frictionless Enterprise, was released November 2023 and he is here to chat about the aftermath. What are people saying, what was unexpected, and where can you find a copy of the book! Tune in for more tidbits of knowledge about…
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Episode 025: Crafting Effective Promotional Strategies for your Childcare Center
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Join Michael Tasner on the episode 25 of the Child Care Bridge podcast as he delves into the art of constructing a promotional calendar for child care centers. In this episode, he explores innovative strategies for planning and tracking the effectiveness of marketing initiatives, ensuring sustained success in a competitive landscape. Tune in to gai…
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Trust Your Hunch: Balancing Data and Instincts in Decision Making
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A viral video of Jeff Bezos talking about hunches sparks a conversation between Gina and Chris in this week’s episode. Bezos shared how he listened to his gut over the data presented, with positive results. Gina and Chris respond by discussing the principle of being data-informed rather than data-driven, and when to challenge the evidence and inste…
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